Sorry guys, lot to read up on but I have to get up in about 5 and half hours and want to give you posts a proper read through. Promise to update tomorrow.
[oocOkay, Kali got a little away from me on that one. I'm really starting to think I need to swap her for a different character. Going to wait for a response before moving on to the skulk cave.
*glee!* I was wondering who was going to snap first! Laetitia might just be poking to see what people's limits are, so this might be the end of it. Alternately, things might be fractiously dysfunctional for the lot of us, and that sounds so entertaining!
Ummm, you mean that they weren't fractiously dysfunctional *before* this? If that was well-adjusted up to this point, I shudder to think what the future will hold... :)
By the way, dear Lia, you do realize that you totally snubbed me on the way to the skulk lair, right? If you enjoy the dysfunction, we could *totally* fight about that. ;)
*blink* She did? *rereads* COmpletely missed that, apologies. Reply posted.
Ha ha... you really didn't have to retcon that, but cool... I'll have to come up with some good stories.
Oh, Mem... You should know by now, with Tish, it's never the end of it. ^^
Okay, I think when my options are seeth or punch out another PCs lights, it's time for the character to leave. Honestly, I was going to ask for someone to tackle Kali before she punched Laetitia in a rage if Irian hadn't stepped in.
GM, I'll have a replacement statted up later today, if it's still okay to swap Kali out for another character. I was thinking of having them just napping nearby and the arguing woke them up.
Was going to take two levels of Barbarian (unchained)
Decided to multiclass into fighter.
By the way, are we using the fractional bonuses from unchained (it's the ones for BAB and saving throws)
Okay, offers still god for a character swap, but lets not make it a regular thing. Also, please message me your concept for approval.
In case this gets missed in my previous post.
By the way, are we using the fractional bonuses from unchained (it's the ones for BAB and saving throws)
GM, I'll have a replacement statted up later today, if it's still okay to swap Kali out for another character. I was thinking of having them just napping nearby and the arguing woke them up.
=T.T=
Now Lía has to decide whether or not she wants to stay.
Character is done, just waiting on approval. I think Lia will want to stick around considering I'm angling for this character to be a storyteller and rather jovial.
Me'mori, you just mean switching out to a different character, not quitting, right?
Depends on whether or not there's an idea that might work with the idea of the party, really.
Kali was someone that Lía was looking forward to befrending, and having her leave because of someone that already was not held in high regard won't help that opinion in the slightest. So we'll see. She may depart after this job is done, she may not. A lot can happen between then and now, but she would have followed after Kali, to at least talk with her, except I already set her there at the cave.
Tbh, this is the first game where folks were perfectly fine with characters coming and going based on personalities of the characters. I was a bit apprehensive at first (given I chose you guys based on character submissions) but seeing you roleplay all the way up to this point, I'm willing to trust you guys are just staying faithful to the character you envisioned.
And who knows? Maybe the company will come across Kali and Lia, a famous pair of local heroes scouring ancient libraries and saving orphans?
- Or seeking out the rumored library of the Acolytes of the Orphaned God, thought only to be hearsay and myth. :p
Either of those is fine with me. :)
Anyway, this is Adam, Kali's player, and Raseri's the new character. Her background is still in a bit of flux, but the gist of it is there. I wonder how Tish is going to react to her.
"Kali's stew was better..." "Kali never talked this much..."
"...I miss Kali..."
But, I expect Tish will treat her much the same as she does anyone she doesn't immediately want something from. She'll needle and tease, and maybe even flirt. She'll be helpful, but in a way that makes people regret Tish doing them any favors (but so help them if they aren't grateful anyway).
I'm starting to be more concerned about how people react to Tish. My goal is for her to be a snarky b@#!+ with flexible morals who's just helpful and useful enough that others will overlook the fact that she's a snarky b%$*@ with flexible morals. But if I need to turn that down a little (or a lot), I hope you guys will tell me.
I personally don't have a problem with it, out of character. In character, I think I can design my reactions around it so as to create an awkward working relationship as long as it doesn't get too personal, and probably even then.
I think the main problem with Kali and Tish being in the same party was that Kali was teetering on the edge of an emotional and mental breakdown. It was one of those things that once she lost that balance, things deteriorated quickly. She did need some of what Owl and Tish said, but she also needed someone to show her that she did matter and that she wasn't alone. Unfortunately, Tish managed to punch her buttons a bit too well and cause Kali to explode.
I think that Raseri will work out a lot better. She doesn't bottle things up, tends to take things as they come, and can shrug off a lot. One thing I will warn you about is that Whitescales take their oaths and promises seriously, so if Tish makes a promise and doesn't follow through, Raseri is going to drag her along until she sees it through.
I really wish you guys would calm down on weekends. I had zero time this weekend to weigh in during the conversation. I come back to find like 15 posts and one player is swapping characters. That is a lot to miss.
Okay, I think when my options are seethe or punch out another PCs lights, it's time for the character to leave. Honestly, I was going to ask for someone to tackle Kali before she punched Laetitia in a rage if Irian hadn't stepped in.
I, for one, see no problem in either option. But I have found out recently that me and my RL group are far more comfortable with in-party drama and tension than most, up to and including PVP. Staying in character is important. I would throw a punch in character. No roll. No damage. Just role-playing. I think it would have been a really cool "oh snap" moment. Then the rest of us would jump in, calm things down. And hopefully, much later, Kali would apologize and Tish would know that pushing her buttons could lead to physical pain. Things would be tense but Tish would be more respectful and Kali would stand up for herself more. Character growth. I really thought Median and Lia were doing a good job of balancing things for Kali. And I saw some potential growth for Owl as well. Seeing someone come from a really similar background and turn out far better morally would have made him question a lot of his own choices. "Why does she continue to protect people that hate her?" "How can she still smile for real?" "Where is her mask?" It would have been a little inspiring.
But I'd rather you played a character you were comfortable with than one you weren't. That would mean possibly loosing a valuable player. So if the DM is okay I won't begrudge you.
I'm starting to be more concerned about how people react to Tish. My goal is for her to be a snarky b$!!$ with flexible morals who's just helpful and useful enough that others will overlook the fact that she's a snarky b#$@$ with flexible morals. But if I need to turn that down a little (or a lot), I hope you guys will tell me.
As for Tish. I think she could have used the kick in the pants, or punch to the face. I think she's a little more than a snarky b!tch currently, but this would have been an excellent in game way of justifying her toning it down.
I'm starting to be more concerned about how people react to Tish. My goal is for her to be a snarky b%+@+ with flexible morals who's just helpful and useful enough that others will overlook the fact that she's a snarky b+!#* with flexible morals. But if I need to turn that down a little (or a lot), I hope you guys will tell me.
Out of character, I mostly think her self-absorption is funny, and she seems to balance it out with an underlying intelligence and instinct for wanting to do the right thing (like saving the boy), even though she wouldn't admit that part to herself. Maybe it was overdone this time, but not without provocation.
However, in character, Median liked her at first, but recently I think she stopped (or at least became angry) when Laetitia took it overboard into palpable cruelty, no matter how true the statements were in character. Given, Kali's character was clearly unbalanced, but Median was trying to help her progress, and thought it was sort of working, with the whole group, and especially Irian, helping her see herself more positively.
Definitely Kali picked a fight she couldn't win, and Median doesn't blame Laetitia for Kali leaving... that was Kali's free choice, and giving up isn't something you can salvage. But she's starting to think that instead of just protecting herself by intimidating others that maybe Laetitia is actually pure sociopath, which is not any less crazy than Kali was.
... I also think it is super strange to be psychoanalyzing character relationships here, but it does seem to be part of this particular game, so thought I would jump in.
We have at least two characters with some deep traumas. I think that tends to result in a lot of character analysis.
And we're gonna have to play out this interaction between Kali and Owl. I was not expecting him to chase after her.
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I am giving it one shot to keep her around. It'd feel wrong not to at least try since I didn't get to all weekend.
Well, I have to say, you at least got her to stop walking and listening. This is the first time Kali's had someone come after her without intending to hasten her departure.It should be fun, and I'm sorry that we didn't really give you a chance to step in.
That said, I think we can hog the spotlight for a bit. :)
Happy Labor Day Weekend everyone. :)
I just remembered! Mesmerists are an occult class! And Tish is a mesmerist! DM Default, am I allowed to use the occult skill unlocks from Occult Adventures?
Also, happy belated Labor Day weekend to everyone who observed it. I hope your weekends were long and relaxing. =)
Occult skill unlocks seem interesting. If we limit it to one ability per day, I don't see why you can't use it. Though, if it gets out of hand I might lengthen the "recharge" time.
Hurray! I'll probably use the psychometry unlock on the scarf unless anyone has another suggestion. The hand being chopped off does seem significant; is there a skill check to learn what it means?
Also, I'm sorry for my lack of posting lately. We had to evacuate Miami a few days ago, which in hindsight I probably should have mentioned sooner, but I knew wherever we would end up would have WiFi so I didn't expect any problems there. What I also didn't expect is that I might not be in the best frame of mind to post much for the next few days, worrying about our home and my family who decided to stay. Now, the place we evacuated to is apparently in the path as well, so we have to find somewhere else to go. But I will try to work on a post during the drive and hopefully have something posted tonight.
Thanks for your patience!
Oh man. I hope everything turns out okay.
Best of luck!
Stay safe, Laetitia. That's way more important than the game.
Oof, sorry to hear that Laetitia.
If you need a break from the chaos, feel free to come by, but you and your family's safety comes first.
Hope everything goes well.
The family's all okay, just sporadically without power or cell service. Everything should be back to normal in a couple days once we get back home.
Thank you for the well wishes, everyone! And for your patience. =)
Glad to hear that. :)
I'm going to assume that Kali is with Lía barring a situation of explicit danger.
No, she's following Owl.
Maybe she meant Kari?
Also, after the mob scene at the carnival... if we make it out of there without killing the whole town, maybe we should investigate people selling potions at the open market. In Tish's vision that's where the killing scarf came from. Maybe she'll recognize something.
Oh, didn't think about that. I thought Kari was back with the wagon.
BAH! "KARI"! Yes. People (Irian in this case) seem to be assuming that she's there in this case, but I'm working out how having a servant might work, as she's not trying to get her killed, even accidentally. That would be crushing for the poor girl, and not something I would want to play out.
Oops! My bad...I think you did mention her staying behind.
I think Median was just trying to explore the potion option while you guys milked the Sphinx-girl for anything useful. If that avenue is closed as of now there's no reason to not assume we're still outside, since Tish hasn't replied yet and we haven't started investigating.
Okay, I was just trying to figure out if Kali would know enough to be able to have her move things along.
I think things are moving along pretty well. >_> I see the pace has picked up a bit. 'Twas a lot to come back to. Good on you guys!
As far as bringing everyone in the cabin up to speed, Tish'll be glad to poke her head in to tersely tell everyone that we're going to the Manor if Irian and Median agree to the plan.
I think that will be when Kali walks out to find where you and the others had gotten off to. :)
Sorry for the waiting guys. Schoolwork started heap again, and lack of sleep is catching up to me. On the bright side, that usually means the next week will be attentive as I have more of a buffer and less projects looming. Will try to update tomorrow, or tonight if I decide to slice a chunk of dozing time for updates instead.
*hand raised* Are the ranged attack rolls accounting for ranged attacks into melee? That is, if they care about their compatriots? *hopeshopeshopes*
I modified the 2nd floor fighters to have only daggers (lower damage) but have feats like precise shot. If they hit, they hit.
*sweeps up shattered hopes* Gotcha.
I figured it out after seeing the d4 damage.